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Question: I am troubled by constant flatulence, day and night. Can you tell me what causes such flatulence, and what I can do to prevent it? It does not have an offensive odor as far as I can tell. It is worse following a meal. My diet is largely Malt-o-Meal with a small amount of milk, and Minute Rice. I am afraid to try high fiber foods for fear of making the flatulence worse. It is uncomfortable but not painful. I have not been ill in any way. I am not running a fever. My regular medicines are Fentanyl 50 mc. patch, Coreg. Latuda, Lamictal, Horizant (slow-release Gabapentin), Hydroxazine, Doxepin and Benadryl.
Brief Answer:
Supportive care and diet lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence , bloating etc are all connected to the bowel decline functions with age as well as a side effect of the medications you are on, including opioid fentanyl patches. Apart from it you taking milk and other dairy products can be the cause of excessive flatulence. Beans and lentils, Dairy products containing lactose, Fructose and sorbitol, which are found in some fruits and are also used as sweeteners are common causes of flatulence.
Flatulence is a benign sign and mostly it means no harm. if its being accompanied by heart burn, constipation, blood in stools or un intentional weight loss then it might need a little medical work up.
Apart from it diet and lifestyle modifications wil help. Eat small frequent meals, reduce caloric intake, avoi d dairy products, fatty foods, processed & canned foods, soda, beverages, alcohol, caffeine, prefer more fiber and fluids. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Use probiotics. Peppermint and yogurt are the best natural probiotics and antispasmodics.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care and diet lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence , bloating etc are all connected to the bowel decline functions with age as well as a side effect of the medications you are on, including opioid fentanyl patches. Apart from it you taking milk and other dairy products can be the cause of excessive flatulence. Beans and lentils, Dairy products containing lactose, Fructose and sorbitol, which are found in some fruits and are also used as sweeteners are common causes of flatulence.
Flatulence is a benign sign and mostly it means no harm. if its being accompanied by heart burn, constipation, blood in stools or un intentional weight loss then it might need a little medical work up.
Apart from it diet and lifestyle modifications wil help. Eat small frequent meals, reduce caloric intake, avoi d dairy products, fatty foods, processed & canned foods, soda, beverages, alcohol, caffeine, prefer more fiber and fluids. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Use probiotics. Peppermint and yogurt are the best natural probiotics and antispasmodics.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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